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Volkswagen 1500 1961
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Wikipedia: The Volkswagen Type 3 (sold as the Volkswagen 1500 and later the Volkswagen 1600) was a compact car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen (VW), introduced at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show, Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) and ultimately available in two-door notchback, fastback and station wagon variants.
Volkswagen 1500 1961
Engine and transmission
Engine
location: Rear, longitudinal
Displacement: 1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Engine
type: Inline, 4 cylinder
Max
power: 53.00 PS (39 kW or 52 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Fuel
system: Carburettor
Valves
per cylinder: 2
Volkswagen 1500 1961
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.0616 PS/kg
Volkswagen 1500 1961
Exterior and interior
Passenger space: 3860 litres (1,020 gallons)
Volkswagen 1500 1961
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn
circle: 11 m (440.9 inches)
Front
brakes: Drums
Rear
brakes: Drums
Volkswagen 1500 1961
Dimensions and weight
Weight:
860 kg (1,896.0 pounds)
Overall
length: 4230 mm (166.5 inches)
Overall
width: 1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Overall
height: 1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground
clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel
capacity: 39.5 litres (10.44 gallons)